In the months following the tragic death of Steve Jobs in 2011, there was news of several books dedicated to retelling the story of the iconic figure’s life. The biggest book of them all, though, was Steve Jobs, written by Walter Isaacson with the full cooperation of Jobs along with his family and colleagues. Now, a new book is on the way, and again, the writers had inside access to those who collaborated with Jobs, including Pixar’s John Lasseter and Ed Catmull. [Read more…]
Concept Art For The ‘Toy Story 3’ You Never Saw
Pixar is currently a subsidiary of Disney (the animation studio’s official name is Disney/Pixar), but it was not always that way. Actually, when Michael Eisner was CEO of the Walt Disney Company, and the contract previously agreed upon between Pixar and Disney was coming to an end, the two companies developed quite the contentious relationship. Eisner’s successor, Bob Iger, swooped in and worked hard at repairing the ties between the two companies before ultimately buying Pixar. Before that, though, Disney was working on Toy Story 3, without Pixar’s involvement. After the break, take a fascinating look at the Toy Story 3 we never saw! [Read more…]
It’s Official: Pixar Working On ‘The Incredibles 2’ and ‘Cars 3’
Last year, Pixar President Ed Catmull detailed the studio’s plans to release an original film every year, and a sequel every other, totaling up to three films every two years. Up to this point, we have seen sequels (and a prequel) for the Toy Story, Cars, and Monsters, Inc. franchises, but there has been one franchise, above all others, that has had a loud group of fans begging for a follow up – Brad Bird’s The Incredibles. Today, Disney announced two Pixar sequels that are in development, The Incredibles 2 and Cars 3.
Toy Story 3’s World Premiere
Earlier today, stars walked the red carpet to attend the premiere of the strongly anticipated Toy Story 3. The cast of the film was present, along with director Lee Unkrich, Disney Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter, and plenty more. Essentially, the premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California, was the place to be today. Below are pictures from the red carpet, taken by Reuters photographer Danny Moloshok. All of the following pictures are copyrighted by Reuters.
Woody having a good time
Tim Allen gives Buzz Lightyear the "bunny ears"
John Lasseter wields Buzz and Woody
Joan Cusack, Tim Allen, and Tom Hanks stand beside their 'Toy Story 3' characters
Tim Allen and Tom Hanks pose next to their characters
Tom Hanks sizes up Buzz Lightyear
Director Lee Unkrich flashes the '3' sign, signaling the arrival of 'Toy Story 3'
Michael Keaton (voice of Ken in 'Toy Story 3') stands between Buzz and Woody
Bob Iger, President and CEO of Disney, poses between Woody and Bullseye
Don Rickles and Estelle Harris (Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head) pose together
Joan Cusack stands beside Jessie. Yeeeehaw!
'Toy Story 3' composer, Randy Newman, waves to the crowd
Tim Allen poses next to lovable spaceman, Buzz Lightyear
Tom Hanks excited to see cowboy Woody
Toy Story 3 opens nationwide on June 18th. That’s less than 5 days away. That’s right. Get excited!
Source: Reuters
